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They could lick it from a puddle on the ground, off grass they eat if it has been in contact with antifreeze, off the top of a bottle thrown onto the side of the road.

How can I tell if my pet was poisoned?

From half and hour to 12 hours after ingestion, you will notice the first symptoms appearing which can include excessive thirst, staggering and uncoordinated movements, difficulty breathing and vomiting.

Make sure you go to a vet as soon as you see any of this.

The sooner a pet receives veterinary treatment, the better their chances of survival (Image: Getty)

When the first symptoms subside, there is still severe internal damage as the kidneys start to fail. Your pet is not getting better, it needs treatment from a vet immediately.

It can be two to three days before you notice the kidneys failing. It becomes obvious through loss of appetite, seizures, weakness, a rapid heart rate, vomiting and diarrhea.